Fragrance comparison

Madison Pour Homme vs Whisky Black

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Oct 2026 299 ratings analysed

5 wins

Madison Pour Homme

Roja Dove

4.35252 votes

Rank #1,575 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Whisky Black

Evaflor

3.6247 votes

Rank #30,553 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Madison Pour Homme takes 5 of 7 categories.

Madison Pour Homme
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Whisky Black
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Madison Pour Homme5/7

Whisky Black2/7

Ratings & consensus: Madison Pour Homme
Community sentiment: Madison Pour Homme
Longevity: Madison Pour Homme
Sillage & projection: Madison Pour Homme
Value for money: Whisky Black
Versatility: Whisky Black
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Madison Pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Madison Pour HommeRoja Dove

Whisky BlackEvaflor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 252 votes

Have 35%Had 8%Want 57%

3.62/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 53%Had 25%Want 22%

Category winnerMadison Pour HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

18%Like

1%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

76 votes

23%Love

43%Like

13%Ok

15%Dislike

6%Hate

47 votes

Category winnerMadison Pour HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityMadison Pour Homme

SillageMadison Pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value87

Category winnerWhisky BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

vanilla69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

woody90%

vanilla80%

aromatic70%

sweet60%

aquatic50%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

GrapefruitLemonLimeBay LeafMandarin OrangeBergamotAldehydes

Heart

GeraniumMay RoseOrange BlossomCyclamen

Base

elemiBalsam FirOakmossVanillaVetiverTonka BeanCardamomCedar

Top15-30 mins

LimeBergamotGrapefruit

Heart1-2 hrs

Watery Notes

Base3-5 hrs

Tonka BeanGuaiac WoodMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lime, Bergamot and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Whisky Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter39

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall41

Winter24

Day100

Night35

Category winnerWhisky BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Casual 46%Work 26%Party 16%Date 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,575

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews50

Overall rank#30,553

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMadison Pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Madison Pour Homme opens bright and polished, with citrus, bay and aldehydes giving it a crisp, tailored feel before cardamom, tonka and vanilla soften the heart. It stays recognisably Roja, smooth, refined and slightly powdery. On skin, shoppers often compare it to A Midsummer Dream, but this version reads fuller, da…

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Whisky Black by Evaflor opens with an energetic splash of lime, bitter grapefruit, and sparkling bergamot. The zesty fruit peels deliver an immediate sensory punch before watery notes enter to cool down the sharp acidity. As the refreshing aquatic heart settles, the fragrance reveals a cozy foundation built on sweet t…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Madison Pour Homme or Whisky Black?

Madison Pour Homme takes 5 of 7 categories. Madison Pour Homme is rated 4.35/5 from 252 votes; Whisky Black is rated 3.62/5 from 47 votes. Choose Madison Pour Homme for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Whisky Black for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Madison Pour Homme or Whisky Black?

Madison Pour Homme lasts longest (Madison Pour Homme 81/100, Whisky Black 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Madison Pour Homme or Whisky Black?

Madison Pour Homme projects furthest (Madison Pour Homme 72/100, Whisky Black 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Madison Pour Homme and Whisky Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lime, Bergamot and Tonka Bean.

Is Madison Pour Homme or Whisky Black better for summer or winter?

For summer, Whisky Black is the stronger pick. For winter, Madison Pour Homme is the stronger pick. Whisky Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Madison Pour Homme and Whisky Black?

Madison Pour Homme has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime and Bay Leaf, heart notes of Geranium, May Rose, Orange Blossom and Cyclamen, a base of elemi, Balsam Fir, Oakmoss and Vanilla. Whisky Black has top notes of Lime, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Watery Notes, a base of Tonka Bean, Guaiac Wood and Musk.